- Derrick Fenner
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Derrick Fenner Date of birth: April 6, 1967 Place of birth: Washington, D.C. Career information Position(s): Running Back College: North Carolina NFL Draft: 1989 / Round: 10 / Pick: 268 Organizations As player: 1989-1991
1992-1994
1995-1997Seattle Seahawks
Cincinnati Bengals
Oakland RaidersPlaying stats at DatabaseFootball.com Derrick Steven Fenner (born April 6, 1967 in Washington, D.C.), is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the 10th round of the 1989 NFL Draft. A 6'-3", 234-lb. running back from the North Carolina, Fenner played in 9 NFL seasons from 1989 to 1997. His best year as a pro came during the 1990 season for the Seahawks when he scored 15 touchdowns (14 rushing and 1 receiving).
In 1987, Fenner spent time in jail after being arrested and charged for a murder. He was later released after his lawyer established that he had not been at the scene of the crime. In 1988, he pleaded guilty to cocaine possession and received probation. As a result of his legal troubles, the University of North Carolina parted ways with him and Fenner went into the NFL draft.[1]
References
- ^ Kroichick, Ron (1995-11-04). "Raiders' Fenner Returns to Cincy". San Francisco Chrinicle. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/1995/11/04/SP45330.DTL&hw=tailback&sn=229&sc=413.
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